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1.2 miles
Distance
-168 ft
Descent
00:06:26
Avg time
-168 ft
Altitude change
8,448 ft
Altitude min
8,616 ft
Altitude max
8,616 ft
Altitude start
8,448 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:06:26
Avg time
Elk Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGreenbelt Trails
Angel Fire, New Mexico -
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
Bear, Elk, and Deer--three animals that have never walked a straight line through a meadow, yet here we are, a reasonably straight line of trails through adjacent meadows named after said animals. All three are climbs when starting from Bobcat. Don't worry, it's a gradual, steady climb up and a wide open descent on the way back. Dodging prairie dogs and their holes are the trail features. The wildflowers can also be a feature for those so inclined. The last bit of Bear features a rooty climb. No bueno? Then skip Coyote and enjoy the descent back! The random large rocks/tiny boulders and trees of Deer make it the best descent of the three. Lynx 1 (Deer--Elk) and Lynx 2 (Elk-Bear) provide cut throughs for those not wanting to hit Coyote and are more interesting than your meadow spin--unless, of course, you saw a bear, elk, or deer.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- 17 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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(36.385970, -105.311250)
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Nearby Trails
- Fox 869 ft
- Rabbit 1,165 ft
- Bear Alternate 2,001 ft
- Lynx 2 3,271 ft
- Coyote 3,563 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elk
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Where is Elk located?
Elk is located in Greenbelt Trails, Angel Fire, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Greenbelt Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.38597, -105.31125.
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How hard is Elk?
Elk is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Elk?
The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,448 ft to 8,616 ft.
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Is Elk a point to point trail?
Elk is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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